Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol is a viscous colorless liquid, derived from vegetable sources and is famous as a hydrating and moisturizing agent and is widely used in the skincare, haircare, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industry.

INCI Name- Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Why you need it - 

• It is a humectant, and it will attract the water into your skin and retain it, making it look hydrated.
• It is great for extremely sensitive, dehydrated skin and does not cause acne.
• It works phenomenally well as a lightweight moisturizer and is an excellent hydrating base for your cosmetics.
• It nourishes your skin and prevents the formation of age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
• You can find it in your conditioners and leave-in hair creams, serums, and hair tonics.
• It enhances the shine, volume, softness, and bounciness of your hair for a gorgeous look.
• Add it to your lip balms for maintaining moisture and plumpness of the lips.
• It enhances the efficacy of your products immensely and increases their shelf life.

Process of using -

• Add this to the heated water phase.
• Heat oil phase separately.
• Blend both the phases using a propeller.
• Mix until a homogenous solution is formed.